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Getting Started
Turning off the computer
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Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings,
and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you
turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically
return to where you left off.
Hibernation mode
Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first
saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since
Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved
information, system settings are retained indefinitely.
Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:
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While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery
power.
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Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no
data is lost if the main battery discharges.
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Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less
main battery power than restarting after turning off the
computer using the Shut down command.
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Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and
consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep.
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When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in
which you left it, including all open programs and files you
were using.
For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see
"Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page
Sleep mode
The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving
mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer in system
memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can
continue working from where you left off.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn
off your computer, save your files and make sure the disk
activity lights are off.
If you change your mind and decide to continue working after
all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.
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